Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The Little Series (Children's) Lyrics
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How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
The lyrics of the famous nursery rhyme βTwinkle Twinkle Little Starβ contain a sense of wonder and awe towards the vastness of the universe. The first two lines express this curiosity with the singer asking the star what exactly it is. The simile of the star being βlike a diamond in the skyβ adds to the beauty and brilliance of the star. The repetition of the first stanza in the second half of the song emphasizes the wonder that the singer holds towards the star.
The song is often associated with bedtime routines, and the lyrics have a calming and soothing effect on children. The simplicity of the lyrics makes the song easy for young children to remember, leading to its popularity as a lullaby. The song has been translated into many languages and is recognized all around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
Oh little star, you shine so brightly in the night sky.
How I wonder what you are.
I can't help but wonder what you are and how you came to be.
Up above the world so high,
You are so high up in the sky, far away from the world below.
Like a diamond in the sky.
You glisten and sparkle like a precious diamond up there all alone.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
Oh little star, you continue to twinkle and shine so brightly.
How I wonder what you are!
I can't help but keep wondering what you could possibly be up there in the sky, shining so bright.
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.